Novir
Tech Lead / Architect (Full Stack Engineer)
TLDR
Own end-to-end tech across platforms, write production code as a player-coach, and accelerate delivery with AI tools and scalable, secure APIs.
Who We Are
Novir is an emerging diagnostic biotechnology company with an unmatched team of professionals and trusted partners delivering smart, fast and flexible testing solutions supported by reliable, cost-effective screening products and best-in-class technology.
Our Values
Care for Tomorrow. Create a lasting, positive difference in the lives of others. Serve people with compassion and understanding. Recognize what truly matters and center every action around meeting the needs of our community both now and into the future.
Delight our Customers. Appreciate every interaction with our customers and find ways to bring them joy. See through the Customer’s eyes, understand and anticipate their needs to consistently deliver solutions exceeding their expectations.
Be Bold – Say It. Be direct and open. Speak with honesty and courage, and respect others for doing the same. Say what you think, embrace passionate debate, and always bring the issue to the table. Communicate with confidence.
Bring Your Best Self. Show up and be authentic. Utilize your greatest strengths and stay true to who you are. Bring positive energy, be genuine in your approach, and continually seek ways to grow. Be uncompromisingly you.
Innovate Relentlessly. Explore new possibilities and be willing to take a risk. Challenge status quo. Try new ideas, learn from mistakes, and rally the team to raise the bar.
What You'll Do:
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Perks of Working @ Novir:
- Own the technical vision and architecture across all Novir platforms, including core applications, integrations, and infrastructure
- Act as a player-coach: write production code while guiding and leveling up other engineers and contributors
- Leverage AI/agentic development tools to dramatically improve speed, efficiency, and code quality
- Design and build scalable, secure APIs and systems that integrate with internal tools and third-party platforms
- Partner closely with product, operations, and leadership to prioritize and execute against the roadmap
- Translate ambiguous business needs into clean, pragmatic technical solutions
- Lead development of internal tools including tracking systems, inventory systems, and operational platforms
- Establish best practices across code quality, deployment, CI/CD, and system reliability
- Evaluate and implement new technologies that create leverage and long-term advantages
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript across the stack
- Experience with Node.js and modern frontend frameworks (React preferred)
- Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS – EC2, RDS, etc.)
- Experience with Docker, distributed systems, and backend services (Redis, nginx, etc.)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, CircleCI, CodeDeploy)
- Strong experience designing and building APIs and system integrations
- Comfort working across the full stack: frontend, backend, and infrastructure
- A builder’s mindset—someone who ships, iterates, and takes ownership
- Ability to operate as both architect and hands-on engineer
- Experience with patient tracking systems, EMRs/EHRs, lab integrations (HL7, FHIR, SFTP, API), and inventory logistics
- Experience using (or strong interest in using) AI-assisted / agentic coding tools to accelerate development
- Strong product intuition and ability to work directly with stakeholders and customers
- Comfort operating in an ambiguous, fast-moving startup environment
- Track record of building and scaling systems from the ground up
- 6+ years of engineering experience, with increasing ownership over systems and architecture
- Prior experience in a lead, staff, or founding engineer role strongly preferred
- Experience working closely with business stakeholders to define and deliver custom solutions
- You’re an Innovator - You enjoy working with new technologies ranging from the frontend to backend, and are particularly passionate and an expert in multiple stacks
- You’re A Problem Solver - You have strong experience with various technologies, and know how to pick the right tool for any job
- You’re a Team Player - You love to collaborate closely with the team to brainstorm ideas, gather requirements, and review and improve code
- You’re Curious - You are naturally curious and have an interest in learning new things.
- Competitive total compensation offerings
- Generous paid time off policy
- Medical, dental and vision insurance, some of which is covered by the company
- Company provided Disability and Life Insurance
- A friendly office atmosphere in our office space in the heart of Milwaukee’s Third Ward
- Opportunity to build something incredible while being surrounded by intelligent, hardworking and motivated coworkers
Novir is a fast-growing startup with a work hard, play hard attitude. We look for smart, motivated individuals who are excited to build something incredible from the ground up!
Benefits
Health Insurance
Medical, dental and vision insurance, some of which is covered by the company
Work environment and culture
Opportunity to build something incredible while being surrounded by intelligent, hardworking and motivated coworkers
Paid Time Off
Generous paid time off policy
Remote-Friendly
A friendly office atmosphere in our office space in the heart of Milwaukee’s Third Ward
Novir develops advanced diagnostic testing solutions in the biotechnology sector, providing smart, rapid, and adaptable screening products. Our focus is on delivering reliable and cost-effective technologies that cater to the needs of healthcare providers and laboratories.
Full-Stack Engineer